The leading text in the field, Vold’s Theoretical Criminology is universally known by scholars in the discipline. It is the most precise, up-to-date, and comprehensive overview of criminological theory available, building on the foundation of George B. Vold’s Theoretical Criminology.

Taking a largely historical approach, it discusses both classic and contemporary theories, presenting historical context, empirical research, and policy implications for each one. Now in its eighth edition, this book concludes with a critical assessment of the state of theory in criminology.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

• Offers expanded coverage of contemporary theories, including routine activities, developmental and life course, self-control, learning, and general strain theories
• Adds new sections on topics including epigenetics, the neoclassical school, social disorganization in rural areas, and green criminology
• Contains real-life examples and discussions of policy implications throughout, demonstrating how theories are tied closely to policy and practice
• Integrates the assessment of criminological theories (the former concluding chapter) with the introductory chapter on theory and crime
• Includes a new, brief conclusion that examines the proliferation of theory in criminology, and assesses the policy relevance of the multitude of criminological theories

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1. Theory and Crime
2. Theory and Policy in Context: The Great American Crime Decline
3. Classical Criminology
4. Biological Factors and Criminal Behavior
5. Psychological Factors and Criminal Behavior
6. Durkheim, Anomie, and Modernization
7. Strain Theories
8. Neighborhoods and Crime
9. Learning Theories
10. Control Theories
11. Conflict Criminology
12. Marxist, Postmodern, and green Criminology
13. Gender and Crime
14. Developmental and Life-Course Theories
15. Integrated Theories

Jeffrey B. Snipes – Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Studies at San Francisco State University
The late Thomas J. Bernard was Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology at Pennsylvania State University
Alexander L. Gerould – Lecturer at De Anza College

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